"Thank you," I say unsure if I had said the right thing.
"I'm sorry for the disrespect but you have a wonderful voice and your moves...they are just unique," he says.
His voice was deep but not intimidating.
"Thank you...again," I say, "I made the dance when I was young".
"I would love to learn it," he says.
"I would love to teach you," I reply. We laugh like old friends telling each other the events that happened after we went apart.
"I'm guessing you're here for fresh air," he says.
"Yeah, just wanted to get some time away from drama back at home," I reply.
"Oh, you're not from here?" he asks surprised.
"Yep. I'm from LA," I say, "I'm guessing you're not from here as well".
He nods, "I come from New York".
"Wow. Isn't it the city of class?" I say.
"Not exactly," he replies, "What's your profession?" he asks.
"Me? I do acting and modeling," I inform him.
"Really?" he says even more surprised, "Same here".
Now I'm the one surprised, "No way," I gasp covering my mouth with my palm.
"I hope we could work in a movie together one day," he says.
"That would be amazing," I say.
His eyes widen as if he had forgotten something. "I amend, what's your name?" he asks.
"Jade...Jade Gray," I tell him.
"The Beautiful Jade among rocks?" he asks in shock.
"The one and only," I say.
"No wonder you looked familiar. Truth be told I'm a big fan myself," he says.
I chuckle waving my hand, "Don't flatter me," I say, "Your name?".
"Kamil Kaylore," he says.
"Wait. You mean...KaiKay...the KaiKay?" I say.
"Yeah". I jump up and down as I screamed my lungs out, "I'm sorry but I've been a fan since 13. I love your movies...especially Love her again. I loved the chemistry," I tell him.
"Really? That's my least favorite movie," he says.
"People have different tastes," I say.
"Seems like we are each other's fans".
"I guess so," I reply.
"So you're claimed by Ace Swift?" he asks.
"Unfortunately, I whisper.
"Huh?".
At least he hadn't heard me otherwise I would have been answering a dozen questions right now. "Yeah. Someone I don't regret meeting" I say with a smile. 'Oh I do regret meeting him,' I say in my mind.
He chuckles and says, "Cute".
Was he calling me cute or my words? Honestly, I didn't want to know. We continue talking about acting and other stuff as we walked along the shore.
It was sunset when we went our separate ways. "I guess this is goodbye," I say.
"It might be the first and last time we meet," he says.
"Don't say that. Maybe fate has other plans," I say.
"Maybe," he says, "Goodbye Miss Jade Gray".
"Call me Jade," I tell him.
He nods and I wave him goodbye. I turn around and walk back to the villa and damn was it long. I hadn't realized that we had come this far. I was too tired for dinner so I go straight to sleep.
The next day I get ready for a drive with my scooter. I wasn't the girly girly type, though I wore dresses, skirts, and heels. I just do it because of my profession. I honestly prefer flat shoes and those other tomboy clothes. I wear some shorts and a white string top along with some white boots. I get my helmet and leather gloves. I get in the garage and take out my scooter.
"It's been a long time since we met dear Beth," I say.
Yep, it might be weird but I named it. It just happened. I sit on it and start the engine. Good thing it was still working. I get out of the garage and drive it on the highway at full speed. I stop at a cafe and I order a cup of coffee. I wait patiently and get my order.
The next few days have been peaceful. No schedules to finish, no paparazzi running after me, and most of all no Ace to annoy me but I guess I assumed too soon. He called.
"Jade, where are you? I came to your villa and you weren't there. Even your manager doesn't know where you are," he complains.
"I also have the right to be alone sometimes," I tell him.
"Really?" he asks.
"Yes, you have a problem with it?" I ask.
There's silence and he changes the topic, "We found the culprit. It was a guy who had been stalking you for the past weeks. He's behind bars for a few months".
I sigh in relief and ask, "The news?".
"It's settling down. The director said we should be back for rehearsals in two days," he informs me.
"Okay," I say, "I'll be there tomorrow".
There's silence again and he says, "Are you okay?".
"Yes," I reply.
"Send your location. I'll come to get you," he says.
I chuckle, "And why do you want to do that?" I ask.
"It's a surprise," he says.
"Oh please, don't act like the perfect boyfriend," I say rolling my eyes.
"Aren't I?" he says.
"You wish".
"Can't you just give a small compliment for once," he says.
"When have you started liking compliments?" I raise an eyebrow.
"Well that's what couples do," he replies.
"Mind you, it's all a lie Ace. Don't get it too far," I say.
"Anyway be ready tomorrow," he reminds me.
"Whatever Ace," I disconnect the phone and place it beside me.
I go to eat dinner then I go to bed but I couldn't sleep. What was Ace going to do tomorrow? What surprise was he planning? Most of them are bad jokes that end up getting me into trouble. I hope it will not be one of them. I will ignore him or worse, breakup with him...'Wait! Why am I acting like those typical irritated girlfriends who don't get enough attention?!' I shout to myself.
"You know what Jade, go to sleep," I tell myself closing my eyes.
Eventually, I fall asleep.